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DESTINATION 5: LOBOC RIVER CRUISE
I considered Loboc River Cruise as one of the highlights of my Bohol Adventure. The experience in this place was priceless. I was awed by the great view of the river and the nature surrounding it. I was glad to find out that well-maintained forest still exists. I was also able to breathe fresh air. This was what made me so happy since in Manila, only air pollution exists.
The scenic Loboc River
Part of the Loboc River Cruise was a buffet meal. They served Filipino dishes. Some dishes were new to me so I assumed that they were Bohol's delicacies. One round of soda was also included. Upon boarding, one can already start eating. I suggest you should definitely start eating at this time because once the boat started the cruise, you will forget that there was a buffet existing.
The Lunch Buffet
My lunch for the day
During the ride, there was also a singer serenading the tourist with OPM, folk songs and international hits. It greatly suited the diversity of the tourists flocking the place. Everyone, specially the foreign tourists, in our boat ride were friendly and were in a festive mood. My family had a chance to chat with them and we found our that they were from Slovenia. Oh diba? It's more fun in the Philippines. Hehe! :)
In the middle of the cruise, we stopped to watch the performance of the people from a certain baranggay along Loboc River. The men of the group played their guitars while the women danced some folk dances. I was very excited when I saw them dance the famous Tinikling expertly.
The natives dancing our famous Folk Dances
At the end of the river cruise was a small falls. It wasn't spectacular compared to other falls but to see it and to hear the sound from the water was very relaxing. Seeing a falls in the middle of the river proved that the forest of Bohol is still preserved.
After the seeing the mini-falls, our boat made a turn going back to our starting point. It was definitely a great experience. The next time we visit Bohol, we will definitely try this again.
Entrance fee is 450/pax inclusive of buffet. For lunch cruise, it normally starts at around 10:30am and ends at 2:30pm. They also have a dinner cruise at we were planning to try it next time. It normally starts at 5:30pm. I'm just not sure for its end time.
DESTINATION 6: TARSIER CONSERVATION AREA
This was another exciting part of our countryside tour. We went to Tarsier Conservation Area to see the Tarsiers and paid an entrance fee of 50pesos. I was finally able to see the Tarsiers personally. They are tiny, cute and peaceful. They are nocturnal animals that's why they are never active in the morning.
The sleeping Tarsier
Before, visitors could hold or touch the Tarsiers. Cameras with flash could be used. They can even brought home a Tarsier. However due to their condition, visitors cannot buy nor touch the animals. Taking of photos with flash is now prohibited since the eyes of the Tarsiers are sensitive to light. It is also important to maintain the silence in the place. Snakes are also their number one predator that's why the entire sanctuary is protected by nets so that snakes cannot enter the area.
A Tarsier's age can also be told by their skin. If it is dark-brown, it means that the Tarsier is in its old-age.
Reddish Brown color means that the Tarsier is young.
Ayaw nya lumingon sa amin. Insabera yung Tarsier.
During our visit, most of the Tarsiers were sleeping and were hiding in the branches or the leaves of the trees. Some Tarsiers were awaken when we or our tour guide talked. It showed how sensitive they were to the noise around them.
The Tarsier Conservation Sanctuary is open from 8am-5pm.
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